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LOT 0824
Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
16 1/4 in. (10.6 grams, 41.3 cm).
Restrung designer necklace string of tubular, oblate and other types with lozengiform pendant centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 2000s.
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Roman Deep Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Restrung designer necklace string of tubular, polyhedral and other types with pendant centrepiece. 21.77 grams, 35 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Roman Gemstone with Female Portrait
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio profile female bust. 0.41 grams, 9 mm
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1970s onwards. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Based on similarities with coins and sculptures, the gemstone could date to the Late Hellenistic or Early Roman period. These similarities can be seen in the strongly marked lines of the dress, the pronounced shape of the mouth, and the squareness of the nose. -
Silver Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £13
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 3/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.
